Description
A lighter, guilt-free version of classic Fettuccine Alfredo, featuring a secret ingredient for a creamy, delicious sauce without the heavy cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Reserve about 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
- While pasta is cooking, combine cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and nutmeg in a blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
- Pour the blended sauce over the hot pasta.
- Toss well to coat the pasta evenly. Add a little reserved pasta water if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the sauce.
- Feel free to add cooked chicken or shrimp for a complete meal.
- Ensure your cottage cheese is smooth to avoid any grainy texture in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg